Tonight’s match between Lazio and Napoli will also play host to a duel between Ciro Immobile and Victor Osimhen.
As highlighted by Italian newspaper Il Messaggero (via LazioNews24) earlier today, the 31-year-old Italian striker has scored 19 goals in Serie A so far this season, 12 more than the 23-year-old Nigerian forward, who has suffered from both COVID and injuries.
Cataldi at Risk of Missing Lazio vs Napoli Due to Painful Muscle Injury
A deeper look at the stats reveals that Immobile has taken 77 shots this season, with 40 being on target. Osimhen lags behind, only taking 49 shots with 14 on target.
Referee Di Bello to Oversee Lazio’s Serie A Clash Against Napoli
Things are fairly similar when looking at chances created; Immobile has created 14 and Osimhen 10. Successful dribbles sees Osimhen rise ahead of the Lazio star, 20 compared to Immobile’s 12.
Osimhen has never scored at the Stadio Olimpico, whilst Immobile has netted seven goals against the Partenopei in the past. He’ll be looking to pick up his fourth Capocannoniere title this season and so will be aiming for more goals against Luciano Spalletti’s side.
